Tennis Programs

Maximum of 4 students per coach: Little Tackers lessons are filled with fun, fast-paced games that get students to throw, catch, hit, balance and move. These activities assist students to develop fundamental gross-motor skills, as they hit forehands, backhands, volleys and serves. As well as the students’ physical development, we also work on developing their skills in listening, focus, and impulse control, as these skills assist kids to be successful learners.

Juniors – 6 to 9 year-olds

Maximum of 4 students per coach: Junior classes progress students to be able to play HotShots tennis matches, at a red ball level, on small courts using low-compression balls. The lessons incorporate activities that develop students’ technique, tactical understanding and matchplay. These activities assist students to develop fundamental gross-motor skills, as they hit forehands, backhands, volleys and serves. As well as the students’ physical development, we also work on developing their skills in listening, focus, and impulse control, as these skills assist kids to be successful learners.

Intermediate – 10 to 14 year-olds

Maximum of 4 students per coach: Intermediate classes progress students to play competitive tennis matches at a green ball level. In these classes, students develop their understanding of different methods of creating trouble through the use of consistency, spin, placement and power. The Intermediate classes is also when we introduce students into our Mentoring Program. The aim of this program is to develop kids’ communication skills, leadership and emotional intelligence. These skills will assist kids to be happy and productive people.

Advanced –12 years to young adults

Maximum of 4 students per coach: The aim of our Advanced classes is to develop our young coaches’ tennis playing ability, so they are confident to coach child group lessons, adult group lessons and private lessons. In these classes, students continue to develop their understanding of different methods of creating trouble through the use of consistency, spin, placement and power.

Adults – 18 years +

Maximum of 4 students per coach: Our adult classes are a fun way for people to improve their fitness and their tennis. The classes include technical and tactical coaching, and the fast-paced activities are a great way to burn calories and raise a sweat. The classes are a great way to meet other local people, as they’re very social.